One in six women who suffer the heartbreak of a miscarriage end up with PTSD

One in six women suffer from long-term PTSD symptoms following a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, research suggests. Scientists quizzed 650 women who lost their baby about their psychological state following the heartbreaking news. Almost a third of women suffered from post-traumatic stress a month later. Others were plagued with anxiety and depression, as well as … Read more

Women who shave their pubic hair or wear tight trousers are ‘more likely to suffer vulva pain’

Women who shave their pubic hair or wear tight trousers are ‘more likely to suffer long-term vulva pain because of friction and higher risk of infection’ Scientists at Boston University found grooming increases the risk of vulvodynia The condition is caused by nerve pain and not easily treatable  Tight trousers also doubled the risk of … Read more